Acadia National Park is one of the most beloved landscapes in the Northeast. The park is made up of a rugged collision of granite peaks, Atlantic surf, quiet forests, and postcard-worthy lakes.

Acadia National Park sits on the coast of Maine and boasts a diverse mix of forests, mountains and ocean views. Whether ...

If the park can’t provide bedrooms for prospective seasonal employees, most couldn’t find a place to live within commuting distance — also increasingly the case with permanent staff.

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From Maine’s Acadia National Park to the wilds of Australia—and in thousands of places in-between—geological conditions exist ...

Although renowned for dozens of spectacular peaks, Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island has more than outstanding ...

No car, but huge national park dreams anyway? Good. Because several U.S. parks now have national parks public transit options that make car-free trips totally ...

You won’t miss a single thing with this incredible list of the best things to do in Acadia National Park! This beautiful national park in coastal Maine is one of the most popular in the entire U.S.

Overseas visitors to 11 of America’s most popular national parks will need to pay an extra $100 per person to get in starting Jan. 1, the Interior Department announced Tuesday in a bid to make up for ...

Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon will all be affected. Foreign visitors will soon have to pay extra to explore America's most popular national parks. According to the U.S. Department of the ...

We’ve got insider tips on the best times to visit the most popular parks, timed entry passes, and where to stay. Upon entering California’s Yosemite Valley, most visitors pause along the roadside to ...

When Andrew Snow arrived at the campground in Pinnacles National Park in early October, there was a problem. The drinking water coming from the spigot near his campsite was a brownish color and didn’t ...